Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna

Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna

Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna: Using rare archival information obtained from various Russian sources, as well as sources in Europe and the United States, renowned Russian authors Galina Korneva and Tatiana Cheboksarova have pieced together the first biography of Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna, the indomitable "Aunt Miechen." Daughter-in-law, sister-in-law and amiable aunt of Russia's last three stars, Marie Pavlovna enjoyed an enviable position in the highest echelons of pre-Revolutionary Russian society and cultural life. A patron of the greatest jewelers and designers of her time, Marie Pavlovna also spent considerable efforts on endless charities. Her energy was legendary, as was her raveling, spending and meddling in the highest affairs of the empire.This is a spell-binding biography. Illustrated with more than 400 photos, many donated by her descendants, this biography promises to be unequaled!
Country USA
Manufacturer Eurohistory.com
Binding Hardcover
EANs 9780985460365
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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